Ootbi Mini: Zero Trust, Unbreakable Data Security
▼ Summary
– Object First launched Ootbi Mini, a compact immutable storage appliance for remote offices, edge environments, and small businesses to ransomware-proof Veeam backup data.
– Ootbi Mini comes in 8, 16, and 24 TB capacities and provides enterprise-grade security and simplicity in a desktop tower without needing a traditional data center.
– Built on zero trust principles, Ootbi Mini ensures absolute immutability, preventing anyone from altering firmware, OS, storage, or backup data, with no security expertise required.
– Object First introduced Ootbi Honeypot in version 1.7, a decoy VBR environment that alerts users of suspicious activity to provide early warning of cyberthreats.
– The company announced a beta program for Ootbi Fleet Manager, a cloud-based app enabling centralized monitoring and management of Ootbi devices via a single dashboard.
Object First has launched the Ootbi Mini, a compact and immutable storage appliance specifically designed to protect Veeam backup data from ransomware. This new solution targets remote offices, edge computing environments, and small businesses, offering enterprise-level security without requiring a traditional data center setup. Available in 8TB, 16TB, and 24TB capacities, the desktop tower delivers robust data protection in a space-efficient form factor.
Built upon zero trust architecture, the Ootbi Mini ensures complete data immutability. This means that no individual, including system administrators, has the ability to modify the firmware, operating system, storage layer, or the backup data itself. The device provides the same ransomware-proof security, user-friendly interface, and straightforward Veeam integration found across the entire Ootbi product line, all without demanding specialized security knowledge to operate.
In addition to the hardware launch, Object First introduced significant software enhancements. The new Ootbi Honeypot feature, included in version 1.7, serves as an early warning system for cyber threats aimed at Veeam Backup & Replication. It establishes a decoy VBR environment within a securely isolated section of the Ootbi system. Any suspicious activity triggers this digital tripwire, prompting immediate alerts to be sent through the customer’s chosen communication channel.
The company also revealed a beta program for Ootbi Fleet Manager, a cloud-based application that provides centralized oversight of an entire Ootbi deployment. This management tool enables customers to organize device clusters according to their specific needs while delivering detailed monitoring and reporting capabilities. Users gain comprehensive visibility into their infrastructure, including hardware health status and utilization metrics, all from a single dashboard.
Industry analyst Phil Goodwin, Research Vice President at IDC, commented on the developments, noting that Veeam users increasingly seek storage solutions that merge immutability, operational simplicity, and system resilience. He observed that Object First’s expanded portfolio through Ootbi Mini, Honeypot, and Fleet Manager directly addresses these requirements for organizations of varying scales.
David Bennett, CEO of Object First, emphasized the company’s dedication to making ransomware-proof backup solutions both accessible and powerful for every Veeam customer. He stated that the Ootbi Mini brings enterprise-grade immutability to organizations regardless of their physical location or size. Bennett further explained that the Honeypot feature advances cyber resilience by providing IT teams with proactive threat detection, while Fleet Manager streamlines the monitoring and management of Ootbi installations. These combined innovations strengthen Object First’s commitment to delivering secure, straightforward, and resilient backup solutions for the Veeam ecosystem.
(Source: HelpNet Security)
